Manager District

CURTIS HARRIS

***** ****** **** ***** • Cypress, Texas 77429

713-***-**** • ***************@*******.***

Summary

Logistics Professional with more than 20 years of progressive experience in warehousing, freight and

courier industry. Expertise in supervising fast paced operations across multiple locations and generating

substantial cost savings with a high level of industry knowledge. Knowledgeable with developing

effective schedules and implementing strategic planning and processes. Accomplished leader with

strong communication skills, proven record of managing budgets and implementing improved

procedures. Knowledge of LTL industry, DOT rules and regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials

Regulation.

Key Competencies

Operational Management & Planning • Scheduling & Routes • New Business • DOT Logs

Cost Reductions • Route Audits • Accident Investigations • Budgeting • Forecasting

Spreadsheet Analysis • Issue Resolution • Process Enhancement • Space Deployment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FedEx Freight – April 2011 to present

Operations Supervisor

Manage inbound and outbound freight, ensure all compliance guidelines are met, analyze and resolve

issues as related to freight operations

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Manage inbound & outbound freight by accurately scheduling routes in the system and ensuring

that cut times are met, bid compliance 90 percentages

• Successfully manage on time delivery by tracking load routes and ensuring that drivers depart in

the time allotted, bid compliance 90 percentages

• Implemented process to ensure packaging trailers were high, tight and damage free. bills per

trailer 14, weight per trailer 14,000

• Led team in developing a new process for company audit/Snap shot, which ensures HUBs are

compliant with a rating of 90% or better. New process resulted in Southwest region HUBs

receiving ratings of 90% or better in bid compliance for inbound and outbound avoiding an action

plan

SIMOS SOLUTIONS, Opelousas, LA • April 2010 - January 2011

General Manager

Managed Walmart Distribution Center including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, processing

orders, safety procedures and action plans. Fast pace environment.

Highlight and Accomplishments

• Managed inbound & outbound freight by accurately scheduling routes in the system and

ensuring that cut times are met

Resume

• Successfully managed team to reduce cost by saving on overtime by 30%. Able to increase

productive to 90% instead of previous 75%

• Provide on site damage control for freight loading. daily average 95%

• Payroll and statistics recording and reporting. Compliance 100% accuracy

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TEXPRESS, INCORPORATED, Dallas, TX • 2008 - April 2010

District Manager

Managed daily operations in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Highlight and Accomplishment

• Implemented process that increased savings by 35% due to restructuring routes

• Demonstrated cost leadership by operating under budget. District of the year award for two

years.

• Managed ground transportation, accidents, injuries and property claims. Led personnel, budgets,

audits, schedules, routes and DOT logs

• Administrator for financial expenses, reimbursements and payroll

• Maintained inspections on equipment and vehicles routinely

• Monitored regional distribution and manufacturing facilities for space requirements and

deployment.

CELERITY LOGISTICS/SEGUE DISTRIBUTION, Houston, TX • 2006-2008

Implementation Manager

Manages third party logistics. responsibility for direction of daily operations, cost reductions, and new

business, at start up smooth transitions without any errors.

Highlight and Accomplishment

• Managed daily operations, cost reductions, and new business development (saved company

$450K restructured)

• Led financial requirements, budget maintenance, hub audits, spreadsheet analysis, and

monitoring expenses for reimbursement. Analyzed reports and maintained DOT logs

• Created plans and forecasts for multiple facilities, charts on-time delivery data, and provides

timely resolutions to missed pick ups.

• Performed regular and stringent inspections of equipment and vehicles ensuring strict

implementation of company procedures

MARQUIS MESSENGERS/CONSOLIDATED ROUTING/SOUTHWEST, Houston, TX • 2001-2006

District Manager

Managed operations in Houston, Beaumont, and Tyler, Delivered a saving of $60K through insightful

restructuring of routes across Texas and Louisiana.

Highlight and Accomplishment

• Managed collective budget of $1.5M

Resume

• Administered daily reports and performed price change audits. Devised schedules for deliveries

and pickups and effectively routed deliveries within tight time frames.

• Tasked with supervising all aspects of HR including recruiting, hiring, and training new

employees and contract workers. Led investigations and tightened controls to reduce internal

and external theft.

EDUCATION

Business Administration in Business, East New Mexico University, Portales, NM 1986-

1989

Additional professional experience can be provided prior to 2001 upon request

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